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Small Business Ideas

Discussion in 'General Business' started by myeros, Dec 17, 2011.

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    How to plan and start a small business ?
     
    myeros, Dec 17, 2011 IP
  2. Rukbat

    Rukbat Well-Known Member

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    How you get to where you're going depends on where you are now. That holds true in planning a business too. We can't tell you what to do until we know what you've done and what you know.
     
    Rukbat, Dec 17, 2011 IP
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    garry.smith Peon

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    go and make someone fool
     
    garry.smith, Dec 19, 2011 IP
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    theor23 Active Member

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    What kind of business are you looking to invest into? Affiliate? Direct sales?
     
    theor23, Dec 20, 2011 IP
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    ezbnc Peon

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    Make out a business plan first then get registered.
     
    ezbnc, Dec 20, 2011 IP
  6. The-Truth

    The-Truth Greenhorn

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    It's a vague question really, however the best advice I could give is find out where you want to go, know why, get the best (tools, ppl, etc), and then fully jump into things. Don't allow you focus to shift and don't get discouraged if things don't always go your way.
     
    The-Truth, Dec 20, 2011 IP
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    jhardy2008 Peon

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    1. Come up with an idea, product or service. Put it down on paper. You're more likely to succeed if you plan. Put down things like name of the business, what resources you need, short and long term business and financial goals.
    2. Chart your way to financial success. What price do you intend to sell your product or service for? How much will it cost you to produce? Work out a roughly estimated profit remembering to factor in fixed costs like rent, energy etc.
    3. Check out your competitors. How much are they selling a similar product for. Can you add something to it to make yours different and hence a better price?
    4. Put down your Unique Selling Proposition. Also how are you going to market your product? Via newspapers, a website, through word of mouth?
    5. Decide what type of business you would like to be -- an incorporation, LLC, etc. This is important for tax purposes.
    6. Think of how you're going to finance your business initially. The bank, venture capitalists, angel investors, SBA grants(government), your own savings are all options. Remember the four F's for invesment: founders (people who share your idea), family, friends and fools.
    7. Make your product(s) or service available to customers using your marketing strategy above.
    8. Keep a close eye on your running costs and keep them in-line with your projections.
     
    jhardy2008, Dec 20, 2011 IP
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    elitebag Peon

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    It just depends on what you want to do .Maybe you can consider doing wholesale to start a small business.
     
    elitebag, Dec 20, 2011 IP
  9. mike_12

    mike_12 Greenhorn

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    just check out your competencies and hit on the nail head
     
    mike_12, Dec 24, 2011 IP
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    zimseoa Peon

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    depend what you are interesting.
     
    zimseoa, Dec 24, 2011 IP
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    Just be clear on what strategy you need start a small business.If you are clear then i can suggest some ideas or tips.
     
    gunnamanil, Dec 24, 2011 IP
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    dhdevidhussy Peon

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    A small home business can be a great way to bring in some extra cash or a stepping stone to finding freedom from your regular day job.
     
    dhdevidhussy, Dec 26, 2011 IP
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    Abdul Peon

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    #13
    This post on business growth may help you a bit
     
    Abdul, Dec 26, 2011 IP
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    IcePanda Peon

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    a lot of text available on entrepreneurship which will help you start small businesses
     
    IcePanda, Dec 26, 2011 IP
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    First you have to take a look of yourself, your capabilities which area of business is suitable for you, like computer, general store or many type of services, then you have to show or tell your ideas to someone expert in the field of your interests,, you have to also take a look at your financial resources and insurance policies. A partner who is highly skilled and experienced should be chosen as a companion or consultant.
     
    AaronFinch, Dec 28, 2011 IP
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    Read a book called Duct Tape Marketing. It's very useful for small businesses.
     
    ColinLiang, Dec 29, 2011 IP
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    sanjogm Peon

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    I'm too interested for making money online. But I don't know how I do.
     
    sanjogm, Dec 29, 2011 IP
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    Affiliate marketing is the best online business.
     
    Anurag_G, Dec 29, 2011 IP
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    chbluesky Greenhorn

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    run a shop
     
    chbluesky, Dec 30, 2011 IP
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    Danninri Peon

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    Its good you start a small business, for its if you face some financing problem.then you can consult with a Bank and lender .In the current market condition small business is a good idea .
     
    Danninri, Dec 30, 2011 IP